Infographic 22.2.
-Refer to Infographic 22.2. Why is the progression of uranium-238 to the stable lead-206 such a concern?
A) There is no guarantee that the uranium-238 will progress in this manner, so it might become something even more dangerous.
B) The long length of time it takes for uranium-238 to become harmless means it is difficult to dispose of in a safe manner.
C) Uranium-238 is the quickest of the radioactive elements to decay; the others are even more dangerous.
D) Uranium-238 is the most reactive of the uranium isotopes and so is the most dangerous.
E) Uranium-238 is the least common of the uranium isotopes and so is the hardest to find.
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